My observations I have been following the blogs and feel deeply indebted to you for sharing your experiences. It has caused me to think about things in new ways. I am most anxious to see you later this summer and hear more.
I can't wait to read your blog! Good luck on your travels, I am sorry we missed each other! I will be back though! Ethiopia is in me now and I have a lot of work to be done there! Free feel to offer suggestions or help... I need all I can get! : )
Thanks for reading!!!
Safe Travels!
Kim
This is Africa I enjoyed reading your last blog post. You are right when you are in Africa you know you are in Africa... I hope all ended well for you cab driver and I know how hectic Bole airport can be... your idea of a universal subdivision is not a silly idea it actually gives me hope that we here in America will one day be more concious about the rest of the world and how we are all interconnected... The things we take for granted here, be it hot water, electricity, a pen all those things do not matter when it comes to loving your fellow man... I know exactly what you mean about how it is when a person is white in Addis how they are treated, I am of Ethiopian origin but I was raised and educated in the West, so I am treated just the same way you are as an outsider but only once I open my mouth and they hear my accent or see my foreign passport, I am glad though that I still speak Amharic as you say being polite and humble is the key... well I am off to Addis in 10 days and you have inspired me to start my own blog... I want to document all 30 days I am there...
Wow Hi Kim, Thank you for sharing yourself, your vision and your trip with everyone. I too am a friend of Kelly Jo's and wish you Godspeed on your brave and incredible journey! Peace, Michele
so much to process Hi Kim! Thank-you for sharing your journey with us. It is humbling to think of all we worry and complain about compared to the overwhelming burdens of those in Ethiopia. I will continue my prayers for the success of your mission. Watch for the contribution to MFA in honor of your birthday!!! Yes, I know it's late...
powerful blog Dear Kim,
I attend church with Kelly Jo Little who has been forwarding the blog of your experience. What powerful pictures! It makes me realize how much we take for granted. I wonder, under the conditions of this hospital, how many people really do recover from their illness? It must be heartbreaking to see those who are in need of help (as well as those who love them) and realize the limits of what can be done there.
Thank you for the awareness you are creating.
Warm Regards,
Shirley
WOW I do not even know what to say at this point... I am glad you were granted access and I am glad you are able to create awarness of this appauling situation.
humbling... Hi Kim-
I am a good friend and neighbor of KellyJo's. She has kept me informed of the work you are doing. I am also an adoptive mom of a beautiful Chinese daughter. Your pictures are reminding me of how I felt back when we adopted from China. So many people in the world have so little. We who have so much take it all for granted so often! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the blog coming - each picture is worth a thousand words.
Peace From Across the Miles-
Sue Fisher
Gross!!! OMG, the black mold description has my stomach turning. This is appalling! Thank you for bringing these deplorable conditions to the world. I am also appalled by the amount of junk those people are sent that is unusable. WTF?? They need some fix-it guys on staff! Ok, I have a good head of self righteousness going now!
Peace, Kelly Jo
Great Photos Ok . . . . Perspective - I've been fretting all night over whether MY 4 yr old would do ok at his 1st day of camp today. To see photos of this little girl herding cows really sets it straight in my head. Thank you for the WONDERFUL perspective!! I'm going to share this with John and James tonight and tell them about the good work that "Miss Kim" is doing in the world. Take care!!
People are reading! Hi there, just so you know. There are many people who are reading but not posting comments...don't know why, maybe they're shy. But I have had several friends tell me how moved they are by your blog and the pictures so people are listening!! Love you and can't wait for the next installment.
Peace, Kelly Jo
Wonderful Pics! Can't you get Priceline to upgrade your hotel?! Just kidding. You're an inspiration. Keep doing your great work, be safe, and my good thoughts and wishes are with you.
Kim
RE: What they need...how to get it there? HI Kim, I was directed to your blog via KJ ( Kelly Jo Little) WOW !!! What a different world, we forget that we are not the only ones on this beautiful planet sometimes. I was just floored by the picture of the little girl herding cows, that is amazing! I was wondering if we had clothes for both the adults and children, flip flops maybe, how would we get those things to them? I would love to get a package together, but I would want to be sure it got to the RIGHT people in need of such things. And of course I know money is always the best way to help. Thank you for your updates, I enjoy looking at them, and comend you and your team. Take care, bless you. Wendy
Happy Birthday! I read every word and looked at all the pictures. What an amazing journey you're on. Thank you for educating all of us in what lays beyond our own safe borders.
Please stay safe and well. Extra prayers for you!!
Love and hugs,
Julie
precious What precious people, I love Charlie and Dee!! Completely warms my heart! I am so glad you were able to stay in their home and be in the company of such big hearted people. Mamar is so precious and I can see why she reminds you of Erin, you can tell her smile and spirt completely lights up a room. Thanks for the amazing post and pictures.
amazing Kim,
What amazing pictures! Thanks for bringing this world into my living room. It makes me so grateful for my home, air conditioning and healthy children. You are doing such a awesome thing helping. It's painful seeing the suffering they endure, especailly the kids. It is overwhelming, so much so, it's a natural reaction to want to stick your head in the sand and go on with our life. Bless you for diving in to help and showing everyone what it is like in Ethiopia.
Mamar Hi Kim, again very moved by your posts. Charlie and Dee, if you are following this please keep us updated on what is happening with Mamar. Please let us know what we can do. Kim, thanks for all the photos. Once again I'll say, you are a really fine photographer.
Love, Kelly Jo
Very moving Hi Kim, your blog is so touching and heatbreaking. Please keep us posted on what happens with Mamar. Also let us know if there is anything we can do to help this girl. Thank you for the work you are doing.
I haven't blog in years, but I have not stopped traveling! Along with Africa, I have been to South America, Central America and Europe, since I have last blogged. But I am really going to try to blog this next trip because it is special. Heading back to Ethiopia to work on my hospital project with my little non-profit, Medical Facility Aid. www.medicalfacilityaid.org I started this non-profit to provide infrastructure support for little poor rural hospitals in the developing world. This trip is to document my project and to help provide good basic care to some of the poorest people in t... full info
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My observations
I have been following the blogs and feel deeply indebted to you for sharing your experiences. It has caused me to think about things in new ways. I am most anxious to see you later this summer and hear more.